Lumber fell to 537 USD/1000 board feet on December 1, 2025, down 1.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lumber's price has fallen 1.47%, and is down 9.54% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lumber - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2020, the construction boom in the U.S. set off an unprecedented demand for sawnwood, outpacing the rate of recovery from disruptions due to Covid. With stocks depleting, product prices have skyrocketed over the previous year. From February 2021, lumber mill utilization began to fall following a softened activity in the construction sector. According to the results of the year, growth in the sawnwood market is predicted, stimulated by a continuing increase in construction.

The wood pallet and skids production industry has experienced significant growth over the past five years, driven primarily by robust consumer spending and pronounced volatility in lumber prices. Stimulus checks that expanded disposable income, alongside surges in construction and home improvement activity, fueled unprecedented demand for wood pallets, allowing producers to pass higher lumber costs to clients and maintain strong profitability. Although lumber prices have leveled off from 2022 peaks, they remain above pre-2020 levels, sustaining revenue at elevated heights as companies skillfully manage operational costs and navigate supply chain challenges. Revenue has been expanding at a CAGR of 7.0% over the past five years and is expected to reach $17.4 billion in 2025, when revenue will fall by an estimated 2.7%.​ A defining trend in the current period has been the industry’s ability to respond to fluctuating demand by serving different sectors. The client base has diversified across various sectors, including industrial, construction, wholesale and healthcare, which rely on wood pallets for efficient transportation. Nonresidential construction, investments in e-commerce and expansions of healthcare facilities have led to growth, while market volatility in residential construction and industrial output has highlighted the importance of adaptability. This broad distribution of end-users has enabled producers to offset weaknesses in certain verticals, ensuring resilience and sustained profit growth even as specific sectors fluctuate.​ Looking ahead, projected growth in construction and infrastructure development is expected to be the primary catalyst for the industry. Expanding urbanization, investment in utilities and nonresidential project booms are set to intensify the need for wood pallets and skids, driving both demand and input costs higher. Producers are expected to capitalize by scaling operations, innovating design for strength and durability, and investing in technology to streamline production. The focus will remain on optimizing efficiency and maintaining swift responsiveness to changing requirements across diverse logistical networks. Over the next five years, revenue is forecast to rise at a CAGR of 1.5%, reaching $18.7 billion in 2030.

Kraft Pulp rose to 4,706 CNY/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.56% from the previous day. Over the past month, Kraft Pulp's price has fallen 3.37%, and is down 19.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Kraft Pulp.